verassing

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch verassing. Equivalent to veras +‎ -s +‎ -ing.

Noun

verassing (plural verassings)

1. cremation

   Synonyms: kremasie, lykverbranding

2. Misspelling of verrassing.

Dutch

Alternative forms

• verassching (obsolete)

Etymology

From verassen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɛrˈɑ.sɪŋ/, /vərˈɑ.sɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ver‧as‧sing

Noun

verassing f (plural verassingen)

1. cremation

   Synonyms: crematie, lijkverbranding

2. incineration, burning to ashes
3. Misspelling of verrassing.

Descendants

• Afrikaans: verassing